Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $245,000 total settlements.
Hicks et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 06CV02044,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$225,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers illegally entered and searched a building where Plaintiffs were gathered. Plaintiffs were illegally strip searched, and held at a precinct for 2 days while officers got a search warrant for the previous locations. Plaintiffs were eventually released without charges, except for one whose charges resulted in dismissal.
Chen v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV05830,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: While exiting a train at Grand Central, two plainclothes officers accosted Plaintiff and forced him to the ground in response to his asking for their identification. Defendant Officers charged Plaintiff with Forcible Touching, Resisting Arrest, and Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree, despite victims testimony that Plaintiff did not touch her. All charges later dismissed.